Aquatic Development Group

01.26.12 – ADG and Jay Peak Resort Launch New Pump House Indoor Waterpark

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:54:23 +0000

New Waterpark Brings Surfing to Vermont’s Green Mountains

Cohoes, NY – January 26, 2012:

ADG is proud to announce completion of the Jay Peak Pump House, a state-of-the-art, 50,000 square foot indoor waterpark located at the Jay Peak Resort, in Jay, VT. Not only is this the first indoor waterpark in Vermont history, Jay Peak is also only one of four ski resorts in the country offering a true full service year-around waterpark attraction to their guests. Read On…..

01.19.12 – Fantasy Surf Hosting Flowboarding Contest

admin — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:13:16 +0000

Fantasy Surf, home to a Double FlowRider, is part of the Vacation Villas Resort in Kissimmee. Open to both resort guests and the general public, Fantasy Surf is fast becoming a hot bed for up and coming riders, new comers to the sport, Flowboarding contests and private functions such as birthday parties. The indoor ride weather proofs your Flowboarding plans and is open seven days a week! Learn more…

01.10.12 – How did Jay Peak renowned for its epic snow, open its doors with only one trail open and lodging sold out?

admin — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:44:03 +0000

SAM CAM checked out Jay Peak’s impressive new indoor water park in December. From aqua loops to lazy rivers…click here for more….

12.12.11 – Surfs Up at Jay Peak

admin — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:41:36 +0000

The Northeast Kingdom has long been a magnet for skiers and other outdoor enthusiasts, but a new tourist attraction set to open next week will likely draw a new crowd to the Kingdom. For the first time, you can now ski and surf in Vermont…read on….

12.07.11 – Jay Peak Resort Invents Weather-proof Ski Vacation

admin — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:32:02 +0000

A team at Jay Peak Resort has invented a weather-proof winter vacation. The group, using a quarter of a billion dollar investment, began working on the innovation three years ago announcing various successes over the last 24 months. They will unveil the flagship achievement of the initiative on December 12. Read on…

11.21.2011 – ADG Successful in Installing Canada’s Third FlowRider in Grande Prairie, Alberta

admin — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 22:16:32 +0000

According to Meghan Monette, Aquatics Supervisor, the FlowRider is the one attraction that the staff was most excited to see and train on.

During the two day training, the staff picked up the sport of Flowriding very quickly and are already planning on starting a Surf Club, so the locals will consistently have an opportunity to improve. The club president, Derrick Hall, has been anxiously awaiting the opportunity to try out the FlowRider and already has plans for special training times and future competitions to encourage the locals to get involved. Read on…

10.20.2011 – Get a look at the ADG wave pool

admin — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 19:42:22 +0000

New at the Wild Waters Indoor at Splash Lagoon Water Park.

10.04.2011 – Mountain Coasters Add New Twist to Ski Slope Fun

admin — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 20:46:18 +0000

Snow-covered mountains aren’t just for skiers and snow boarders.

In a new twist to the traditional roller coaster, several ski resorts across the country have opened year-round mountain coasters — bobsled-like cars set on tubular rails.

Using the slope’s natural height, angles and curves they rocket sledders downhill at speeds of up to 30 miles per hour. Read on…

09.29.2011 – WNY Indoor Water Park Officially Opens Doors

admin — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:25:29 +0000

A new water park in Genesee County is offering summer fun, just in time for the fall and winter months. A ribbon cutting ceremony Monday night marked the official opening of Palm Island Indoor Water Park at the Clarion Hotel in Batavia.

As YNN’s Kate McGowan explains, the water park is expected to draw thousands of outsiders to the area year round. Read on.

09.19.2011 – Cutting-edge Care for Wounded Warriors

admin — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:54:31 +0000

FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — The Center for the Intrepid is harnessing technology and innovative thinking to improve its care of wounded warriors.

From providing virtual reality therapy and custom-made prosthetics, to using a Flowrider wave pool and creating a one-of-a-kind orthosis that has helped wounded troops return to combat, the experts here continue to push their patients and set the tone for wounded warrior care in the future. Read On…

“When this facility was established, we were given three missions: patient care, research, and education and training of the next generation of rehabilitation specialists,” said Becky Hooper, program manager for CFI.